Zip code 26271: Hendricks, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26271?

26271 is assigned to Hendricks, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26271 in?

26271 is in Tucker County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26271?

About 299 people live in 26271, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26271?

The median household income in 26271 is $41,111.

Q: What zip codes are near 26271?

The closest zip codes to 26271 are 26289, 26263, 26260, 26254, 26292.

Residential delivery areaTucker CountyEastern Time

Population

299

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$41K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$692/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

49.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

13 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 26271

26271 is a rural zip code in Hendricks, West Virginia (Tucker County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 299 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 49.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $41,111 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $692 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 41.9 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 26271 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 299 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Average commute41.9 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min49th of 485 in WV
Healthcare workers17.9%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%142nd of 650 in WV
Residents 65 and older32.1%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%125th of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate22.1%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%22nd of 662 in WV
Median age49.8
95th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7213th of 661 in WV
Housing vacancy19.8%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%265th of 661 in WV
Self-employed workers14.7%
89th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%80th of 650 in WV
Homeownership rate84.6%
88th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%303rd of 661 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.486
84th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471102nd of 656 in WV
Unemployment rate6.9%
79th
U.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%213th of 652 in WV
Government workers16.8%
71st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%374th of 650 in WV
Per capita income$45,686
64th
U.S. $44,673 · WV $34,20348th of 659 in WV
Veterans6%
52nd
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%380th of 663 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher24.7%
33rd
U.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%136th of 662 in WV
Residents under 1816.1%
11th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%436th of 663 in WV
Poverty rate4.7%
10th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%579th of 661 in WV
Work from home5.3%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%307th of 650 in WV
Median household income$41,111
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608437th of 540 in WV
Median gross rent$692
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872207th of 297 in WV
Rent-burdened renters25%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%344th of 499 in WV
Broadband access75.3%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%504th of 661 in WV
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%215th of 663 in WV
Population299
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373549th of 663 in WV
Population density13/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi586th of 663 in WV
Diversity index1.3
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3478th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$21,250
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162582nd of 615 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%595th of 650 in WV

Measure	26271	Tucker	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Average commuteWeakness	41.9 min	27.4 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	98th	49th of 485
Healthcare workers	17.9%	10.7%	12.5%	9.7%	98th	142nd of 650
Residents 65 and older	32.1%	28.2%	21%	17.2%	97th	125th of 663
Uninsured rateWeakness	22.1%	5.3%	6%	8.4%	96th	22nd of 662
Median age	49.8	51.3	42.7	38.9	95th	213th of 661
Housing vacancy	19.8%	39%	15.4%	10.1%	93rd	265th of 661
Self-employed workers	14.7%	9.4%	6.8%	10%	89th	80th of 650
Homeownership rateStrength	84.6%	80.9%	74.9%	65.2%	88th	303rd of 661
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.486	0.465	0.471	0.483	84th	102nd of 656
Unemployment rate	6.9%	6.1%	5.4%	5.2%	79th	213th of 652
Government workers	16.8%	24.4%	20.3%	14.5%	71st	374th of 650
Per capita income	$45,686	$34,950	$34,203	$44,673	64th	48th of 659
Veterans	6%	8.7%	7.4%	6.2%	52nd	380th of 663
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.7%	23.6%	24.1%	35.7%	33rd	136th of 662
Residents under 18	16.1%	14.2%	20%	22%	11th	436th of 663
Poverty rateStrength	4.7%	15.3%	16.7%	12.5%	10th	579th of 661
Work from home	5.3%	10.6%	9.1%	15.1%	9th	307th of 650
Median household incomeWeakness	$41,111	$53,358	$59,608	$80,734	4th	437th of 540
Median gross rent	$692	$656	$872	$1,413	3rd	207th of 297
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	25%	48.5%	48.9%	51.1%	3rd	344th of 499
Broadband accessWeakness	75.3%	81.8%	86.1%	91%	2nd	504th of 661
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	0.9%	1.8%	14.1%	2nd	215th of 663
Population	299	6,654	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	549th of 663
Population density	13/sq mi	16/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	586th of 663
Diversity index	1.3	6.1	19.3	61.4	1st	478th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$21,250	$39,577	$43,162	$49,666	1st	582nd of 615
Tech workers	0%	0.6%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	595th of 650

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

10%

45–54

15%

55–64

15%

65–74

17%

75+

Median age

49.8

Under 18

16.1%

65 and over

32.1%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.7%

Diversity index

1.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 162
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 43.2%
Married couples: 37.7%
Living alone: 55.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6%
Male / female: 63% / 37%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

40%

$50–75k

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

10%

Median household income

26271

$41,111

Tucker Co.

$53,358

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$45,686

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

25.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.486

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26271

—

Tucker Co.

$154,800

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26271

$692

Tucker Co.

$656

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 202
Owner-occupied: 84.6%
Vacant: 19.8%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 25%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.5%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

20–29

26%

30–44

45–59

13%

60+

29%

Average commute

41.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

39.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

32%

Transportation and moving

19%

Healthcare

18%

Education

Office and admin

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Sales

Management

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Manufacturing

27%

Other services

24%

Health care and social assistance

23%

Education

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$21,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

23.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26271	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$80,417	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$9,375	$49,199
Production and transportation	$19,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

50%

Some college

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.8%
Households with broadband: 75.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 38.9%
No internet access: 24.7%
Without health insurance: 22.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hendricks
State: West Virginia
County: Tucker County
Center point: 39.0238° N, 79.5039° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 26271

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26289	Red Creek, WV	2.4 mi	11	—	—
26263	Dryfork, WV	5.9 mi	206	—	$84,500
26260	Davis, WV	6.4 mi	1,194	$95,690	$236,500
26254	Bowden, WV	8 mi	137	$74,444	$202,600
26292	Thomas, WV	8.3 mi	789	$53,250	$151,700
26886	Onego, WV	10 mi	158	$56,563	—
26269	Hambleton, WV	10 mi	843	$66,042	$157,100
26276	Kerens, WV	12 mi	797	$63,257	$156,300
26884	Seneca Rocks, WV	14 mi	204	$71,615	$116,400
26287	Parsons, WV	14 mi	3,034	$51,855	$137,500
26707	Bayard, WV	14 mi	299	$33,462	$73,200
26270	Harman, WV	16 mi	934	$60,304	$168,300

Questions about 26271

What city is zip code 26271?

26271 is assigned to Hendricks, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26271 in?

26271 is in Tucker County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26271?

About 299 people live in 26271, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26271 in?

26271 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26271?

The median household income in 26271 is $41,111.

What zip codes are near 26271?

The closest zip codes to 26271 are 26289, 26263, 26260, 26254, 26292.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26271, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.